Milo Albert Aiding Father Killed By High Tension Wire
Milo Albert eighteen was electrocuted Friday afternoon while helping his father an electrician trim trees near the Jasper Hanouse residence in Brandon Iowa The youth is believed to have touched a high line carrying a heavy charge while climbing a tree The father saw him fall to the ground and died at the scene His parents Mr and Mrs John Albert Brandon and six brothers and sisters survive
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Independence Girl Takes Up Business on Father's Death
Independence and Des Moines items note Miss Gladys Worth will take over her osteopathy practice after her father and brother were killed at Missouri Valley. Dr. A M Friend, once with Worth, will join as associate. Mrs Friend was Norma Paup. Also, L Cherny takes over partner’s share in Hasner Cherny law firm after R W Hasner becomes district judge. Grace Service at Westminster Guild to host praise service and supper. missionary How ard Anderson will speak on Brazil. Dr E J Petrioch plans Davenport move Oct 15 to develop an oil burner invention.
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Davenport
West Union High Forms Advanced Band Section
West Union High School forms an advanced 17 member band section to perform standard classical music. The school district will cover uniforms. local businessmen to supply transportation. The group, praised for higher talent, performed for the West Union Business Men's Club and its luncheon.
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Hartford Board of Education Dinner for Members and Wives
New Hartford Indiana October 8 the home economics class taught by Miss Irma Lindt hosted the school board and their wives at a three course dinner in the school house. Rev Mr Hoyt Blair sburg preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning and seeks pastoral work with Associated Churches. Rev and Mrs N F Hicks moved to Elberon Iowa where he takes a Methodist pastor post. August Critzman remains seriously ill at home.
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West Union Church Falls Festival to Honor Harvest
Bethel Presbyterian church will hold its annual fall festival service on Sunday Oct 9 starting with morning worship led by Rev J C Krebs. In the afternoon Rev Paul Krebs of Waukon will preach. A noon fellowship dinner is planned in the church basement with decorations featuring field garden and orchard products prepared by Lon Waener chair Max Saltsciver and George Scott.
Farewell Party For Miss Harrs At Anna Hunters Home
Mrs Anna Hunter entertained young women at dinner in her home Thursday evening in honor of Miss Elin Harrs who recently resigned from the farm bureau office to take a position in Greeley Colorado with a radio firm her brother is employed by.
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Iowa State Artist Concerts Include McCormack
John McCormack, famed tenor, is featured in a five piece program at Iowa State College on November 16 after touring the United States from Ireland to Boston. Tolbert MacRae notes McCormack is booked solidly, having turned down over 400 singing requests during a recent Dublin benefit run. The campus also hosts Harry Farman on December 2, the Iowa State Symphony January 20, and February brings the Victor Revelers, closing with harpist Alberto Salvi and singer Laura Townsley McCoy following tours with Schumann-Heink.
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Nine marriages at Little Brown church in the Vale
Nashua Iowa reports nine weddings held at the Little Brown Church in the Vale over the week led by Rev J L Mc Corson. Couples listed include Sophie W Heines and Krene Klink Oct 1 and Genevieve L Summers with Leonard J Jung Oct 2 among others, with details of partners and towns. Also notes ice tong accident injuring Clarence Blanchard and a chicken pie supper raising 71 to aid church upkeep. Adrian M Shields, son of D J Shields, has joined a St Petersburg law firm after Georgetown graduation.
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Charles City
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Chadwick
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Dubuque
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Mt. Pleasant
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Sumner
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Storm Lake
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Rockford
Clarence Blanchard
Women’s. Friendly Society
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Florida
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Law College
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J. P. Bickers
Fila
Leading Editors to Be on Program of Towa Press Ass'n
Editors from eight Iowa newspapers plus a Illinois and Kansas paper, and University of Iowa journalism professors, will join the Iowa Press association district convention on October 14 and 15 in Towa City. William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette will be the main speaker, with Philip D. Adler of the Kewanee Star Courier as the outstate speaker, a UI journalism school graduate.
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Emporia
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Kewanee (Il
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La Porte City Boy Dies After Brief Illness
Mer rius Richards a La Porte City high school freshman died Friday night after a brief illness that began Monday. He was born in La Porte City 14 years ago last September and lived here with his parents Ira and Mrs Richards and brother Raymond. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Married Thirfty Century Wood Couple Celebrate 50 Years
Charles Wood and wife marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Tracr home with a family dinner hosted by daughter Mrs. J A Ewing. Both lifelong residents born in the area. married in Toledo by Rev Drury. He is 72, she 66, healthy. They have two daughters and one son, with one child deceased. Don Ross of Washington IA cannot attend due to muddy roads.
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Cedar Falls Hosts District Conference of Clubwomen
The third Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs district closed its two day meeting in Cedar Falls with 81 delegates and 49 visitors. Attendance ranged 150 to 200, local and Waterloo clubs invited. Mrs. C E Greer will stay as district chair another year. The 1928 convention site will be decided by a committee.
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Funeral of Former Oelwein Resident to Be Held on Sunday
Henry Liddell a former Oelwein resident and G W engineer on the Chicago to Stockton line died Thursday in Chicago The body will be brought to Oelwein Sunday Church class entertained the kitten Ball team with a 630 dinner and program 60 to 70 present Cecil and V I Garrison visited Edgewood after the death of V I Garrison's grandmother Brotherhood of American Yeomen will hold its annual children s festival tonight in K C hall Community club studies factory locations in nearby towns Higgins property on Second Avenue Northwest sold to A D Patterson who will remodel and move in
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Farmer Dies Filling Silo in Mitchell County
J E McGulla fifty dropped dead Thursday afternoon while helping fill a silo on the Frank Sedlacek farm north of St Ansgar Iowa His home was seven miles north of Osage He is survived by his widow and two sisters Mrs J F Jones Mitchell and Mrs Vic Churney St Ansgar
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Butler County District Court Opens Monday for October Term
Judge C. H. Kelley will preside at the Butler County District Court in Charlies City as the October term opens Monday morning. The docket is large and the court is expected to be busy all month. The grand jury will convene Tuesday morning with several state cases to be tried.
George Wheeler 76 Dies at Cedar Falls
George Wheeler aged 76 died at 1 a m at Sartori Memorial hospital from long standing complications. An early New Hartford resident, he moved to Keota Minnesota then Cedar Falls to live with relatives. Survived by George Williams Charles and Reuben Corwin in the area.
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Swanson sells Hotel Oxford stake in Traer to Ackley man
Ed Swanson, eight years manager of Hotel Oxford in Traer, sells his hotel interest to King Galbreath of Ackley. Galbreath buys furniture and fixtures and leases the building for five years. Swanson will spend time in Waterloo with his wife. The new manager has a wife and two children and has previously run a hotel in Ackley owned by his sister.
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Director claims note against closed Iowa bank sparks dispute
William Hock, a former director of Farmers State Bank of Clutier, Iowa, files a district court petition alleging a 1924 arrangement gave him a $22,500 note in exchange for land in Oneida township held in trust to shield him from liability. The bank allegedly rented the land and collected rents while seeking repayment, with claims of an excess loan and forged notes. Additional suits target bank officers over related land deals and liability protection agreements.
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Dissemble Corn Binder to Free Farmer's Arm
Greene Iowa Oct 8 Fred Boer schel arm broken near the shoulder Friday afternoon when horses attached to the corn binder started while he threaded a needle. He was held fast until a man working in a field 40 rods away responded to his cries. It was necessary to take the machine apart to release the arm.
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Raymond Card Party Draws Raymond In Oct 8
There will be a card party tomorrow evening at 8 o clock in Raymond Indiana. Special notice details the event and time for local residents to attend.
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Division of M. E. Aid at La Porte City Selects Officers
Division three of the M E Aid society met in the church parlor with Mrs Celesta Broad and other hostesses. Officers elected were Mrs Harve Bible chairman Mrs G H Nies assistant chairman Mrs Neva McChane secretary and Mrs C C Hahn treasurer A social hour followed and refreshments were served The junior play cast for Second Childhood was chosen and will be presented next month Ada Bradfield of Long Beach Calif visited relatives then left for Waterloo and Salt Lake City Marion Baird returned home from Waterloo hospital after appendicitis treatment Merrilis Richards ill with pneumonia was reported}
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Former Official of Iowa Falls Dies in Montana
Clark L. Tanner former master mechanic of Rock Island shops in Iowa Falls was buried at Cedar Rapids after services in Miles City Montana where he died. He came from Cedar Rapids and had been master mechanic of the Milwaukee at Marion. His widow survives. He was about 66 and had been in poor health years.
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Heavy Penalty for Drunk Driving in Osage Court
Chris Sandvig was fined 300 dollars plus costs, forfeited his auto license for six months, and received a suspended one year penitentiary sentence after a driving while intoxicated conviction before Judge M F Edwards. Mrs. Margaret Wilks obtained a divorce from Henry Wilks for cruel and inhuman treatment, and Irma Trout Munholland affirmed an anniversary of her marriage to William Munholland based on bigamy.
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No Indictment by Chickasaw Jury
The Chickasaw county grand jury was dismissed by Judge Carl W. Reed after finding no bill against the only defendant in a liquor charge case. Three men remain held on county attorney information as defense attorneys decide pleas, postponement, or trial.
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Fayette Teacher Institute to Be Held Oct Week
The Fayette county annual teachers institute will be held October 13 and 14 with about 300 teachers expected. Sessions in courthouse rooms and school buildings feature leading educators including Ray Lathan and A Fuller discussing moral civic education and Americanism.
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Allison Legion Elects Officers
Allison Iowa October 8 Officers elected for the next year include Henry W Burma as commander and D W Burch as another leader. Frank A Fisher and John Leven named vice commanders and adjutant. Chris Shirer finance officer Rev O B Preston chaplain and others fill historian and sergeant at arms posts. Executive committee members are Ross Cheever Irving Isaacson John Folkers Harvey DeBower and A Jd Kirkpatrick.
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Irving Isaacson
John Folkers
Harvey DeBower
A. Jd. Kirkpatrick
Nasal operation performed on William Cheney
William Cheney underwent a nose operation Friday at Cedar Valley hospital Charles City. He was to be returned home late today. He suffered severe hemorrhages but a complete recovery is indicated.
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Charles City Man Named Field Manager for Federal Gas
Charles City announces RB. K. Runner, former Charles City Gas president, is appointed field manager for the Federal Public Service Co. traveling from Chicago. George S. Nelson promoted to superintendent in charge of the local office. Laura Hall leaves as assistant bookkeeper for Chicago head office. Carr-Gibson marriage reported. William Carr and Eather Gene Gibson wed in Washington Indiana.
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Fire department launches fund for marshal Frank Gifford memorial
Ia Falls firemen announce a campaign to raise money for a grave memorial for Frank Gifford long serving marshal of the town. He died years ago and earlier efforts for a memorial had stalled. Contributions to the fund are described as generous.
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Dysart Legion Elects Annual Officers
Dysart Oct 8 Officers elected by American Legion post for the coming year are Shelby Roberts commander Wilbur Corcran vice commander Sumner Snell adjutant Freeman J. Tippett finance officer Howard L. Gaston chaplain Lowell Hollenbeck sergeant at arms George Lee historian. Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Mrs R W Rose home. Girl Scouts Bluebird and Sunflower troops held party at high school gym. Peace Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs John Gieim home. Winmore Sunday school class M E church entertained at Mrs George Lee home with Mrs Dallas Miller assisting.
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Father Dies Suddenl in Osage Oct 8
Osage Oct 8 Special Dr A H Jochuls learned that his father John Jochuls died in Charlotte on his eighty second birthday as his family attended his funeral in Charlotte.
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